Inductions
are just around the corner, are you ready? Don't miss out, register
today!

The
induction weekends of Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge are a great way for new and
old members alike to get involved and have a good time. Chapters are
always encouraged to put together ceremony teams for the pre-Ordeal,
Ordeal, and Brotherhood ceremonies. Talk to your Chapter Chief or ceremony
team leader if you are interested in playing a part.

Elangomats

Are you looking
for a way you can better serve the Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge? Are you looking
for an opportunity to earn one of the more rare awards in the Egwa
Tawa Dee Lodge? Then serving as an Elangomat at any one of the 2018
Ordeals is perfect for you.

An Elangomat is
a friend to candidates as they complete their Ordeal and it’s their
job to ensure candidates get the full experience; learning each step
along the way.

Each Chapter is
required to provide enough Elangomats to cover the number of candidates
they have going through the Ordeal. While they are earning their sash,
you can earn the Honor Elangomat
Award. This award is an 100% gold embroidered Lodge flap that
can be worn on any official Boy Scout Uniform. And don't worry if
you don't know how to serve as an Elangomat, as an official training
is offered on the Friday night of each Ordeal by the Elangomat Chairman
or his designee. Training materials are also on the Lodge website
under Resources>Forms>Inductions.

Not
Brotherhood yet? Has it been 10 months since your Ordeal? Great! come
on out to seal your ties in our order. A Brotherhood candidate will
have the opportunity to exercise his leadership skills, learn more about
the Order of the Arrow, and become a better arrowman. Becoming a Brotherhood
member helps one to reaffirm his or her beliefs in the Order and is
intended for those who desire to continue their path in unselfish service
to others. The Brotherhood membership is not a rank but a method of
strengthening ones ties to the Order of the Arrow. Brotherhood membership
signifies the completion of the induction process.

Brother
Service at Ordeals

Brothers,

Our lodge has
a long history of service to our camps and this spring at both Ordeals,
Woodruff and Bert Adams, we are asking our Brothers to participate
in continuing this tradition of service. At both camps we have service
projects planned that are “above and beyond” the usual candidate projects.
Projects include installing a Yellow river outpost, maintenance and
repair around camp, and even painting. Anyone who has ever seen
candidates paint know why we are asking for Brothers to step up for
this important step in preparing for summer camp. These projects
all share a requirement for skills and abilities that generally exceed
those of the typical Ordeal clan.

We are also looking
for adult project managers to supervise Ordeal projects. These project
managers’ primary responsibility will be to coordinate with the Elangomats
to insure that assigned clan projects are completed to the Ranger’s
satisfaction and any tools/equipment properly cleaned and placed for
pick-up.

Brothers participating
in these service projects will accrue service hours that will count
towards the “Service to Scouting” requirement of the 2018 Service
Hawk award along with Totem Ticket service beads. More information
about the 2018 Service Hawk award can be found at http://www.aacegwa.org/awardsandhonors.htm

Additional information
may be made available as the planning and preparation develops the
projects and details are finalized.

If
no other responsibility appeals to you, then just come on out! The job
of a every member is to give his support to the Lodge. We always need
help at Ordeals, we hope that you can assist where necessary.

May
3 - 5, 2019, Woodruff
Scout Camp Registration will be available January 2019Registration deadlineMonday,
April 22, 2019

May
17 - 19, 2019, Bert
Adams Scout CampRegistration
will be available January 2019Registration
deadlineMonday, May 6,
2019

November 1 -
3, 2019, Bert
Adams Scout CampRegistration
will be available January 2019Registration
deadlineMonday, October
21, 2019